Achoo! A sneeze can be loud, silent, or silly. Take a trip inside the nose to find out just what makes us sneeze. Colorful photo and diagrams and informative text show young readers what causes an itchy nose.
"Simple text and colorful photos describe what happens when we burp and why it's important"--
Hic, hic, hiccup! Hiccups are more than just funny sounds we make. when we swallow too much air. Take a closer look inside the body to see what happens when we swallow air. Simple text and color photos and diagrams show young readers what causes hiccups and some of the strange ways people try to get rid of them.
Imagine dodging bullets as you rush to help a wounded soldier on a battlefield. Or hiding secret messages in your skirt and sneaking across enemy lines. Women did these things and more during the American Civil War. Working as nurses, spies, abolitionists, and more, women risked their lives for what they believed in. With action-packed details from the lives of Harriet Tubman, Elizabeth Van Lew, and others, the story of the Civil War comes alive for young readers.
In the Civil War, battles raged in more than 20 states. The war between North and South remains the bloodiest in U.S. history. The casualties of the Battle of Gettysburg numbered more than 50,000 alone, and the day the Battle of Antietam was fought September 17, 1862 is recorded as the deadliest single day in U.S. military history. Find out what happened in the wars largest battles to cause the devastation that still scars the nation today.
"Presents the life and career of Shel Silverstein, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.
"Describes Chiweenies, their characteristics and behavior, and includes basic information on feeding, grooming, training, and healthcare"--Provided by publisher.
"Describes Puggles, their characteristics and behavior, and includes basic information on feeding, grooming, training, and healthcare"--Provided by publisher.
"Learn how Galapagos penguins got to the tropics, what they eat, the challenges they face, and what you can do to help"-- Cover verso.